A/HRC/26/6 86. Chile commended efforts to promote and protect human rights, including the adoption of action plans, the strengthening of the institutional framework, and amendments to existing legislation. 87. China commended the implementation of previous recommendations, the promotion of the law on persons with disabilities, the promotion of economic growth and of gender equality, and the protection of the rights of women and children. 88. The Congo noted visits by four special procedures mandate holders, and efforts made in education, economic development and health. 89. Cuba, citing statements by Vietnamese and Cuban leaders in previous decades, confirmed its ongoing solidarity with the people of Viet Nam. 90. The Czech Republic noted the adoption of the new Constitution following a broad consultative process, the lifting of the ban on same-sex marriage and the recent signature of CAT. 91. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea expressed its appreciation of policies and legal measures adopted to further improve the rights and freedoms of all people and encouraged continued efforts. 92. Denmark noted socioeconomic progress and welcomed the new Constitution, which placed greater emphasis on human rights and the rule of law. It remained concerned about restrictions on freedom of expression. 93. Djibouti welcomed sustainable poverty reduction programmes focusing on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, and the gender equality strategy, aimed at eliminating gender disparities and promoting women in society. 94. Ecuador commended programmes aimed at poverty reduction and the eradication of child prostitution and human trafficking. It welcomed the ratification of the Hague Adoption Convention and the enactment of the Law on Persons with Disability. 95. Egypt noted increased human rights education and training activities. It requested details of plans aimed at translating the country’s macroeconomic performance into enhanced measures of social justice and human development. 96. Estonia acknowledged the recent signing of CAT, but noted deficiencies in ensuring the enjoyment of basic civil and political rights. It regretted the continued use of the death penalty. 97. Ethiopia welcomed the birth registration campaign, progress in reducing statelessness, and sustainable poverty reduction programmes, and the special attention paid to disadvantaged groups in housing and education. 98. Finland welcomed achievements in decreasing poverty and improving access to health care and education. It asked how freedom of expression online was enshrined in legislation. 99. France was concerned about further executions and recent death sentences. France invited Viet Nam to adopt a moratorium and engage in a national debate on abolition of the death penalty. It was concerned about restrictions on freedom of expression. 100. The delegation of the State under review stated that activities by trade unions were fully guaranteed under the Constitution, the Law on Trade Union 2012, the Labour Code 2009 and other legal provisions. Legal provisions guaranteed the rights of workers to trade unions and established the responsibility of trade unions to protect the legal rights and interests of workers. Progress had been recognized in the activities of trade unions, with an 10